ON-LINE NEWSLETTER: Fall/Winter 2008

THE LAST WORD: News, places to see,things to do and helpful tips for today.

READ: Visit Women and Biz for the latest articles along with an archive of past issues then scroll down for a preview of  "A Woman's portable Guide to the Power of Personal Style."

FABULOUS FINDS OFF-THE-BEATEN-TRACK:                   

TURKS & FROGS, a charming West Village antiques shop and one of our favorite spots has morphed into a equally charming wine bar serving 50 wines from around the world and Turkish fare among the snacks. #323 West 11th Street with a larger space just opened at #458 Greenwich Street in Tribeca.

Cozy and romantic,Tanti Baci, located in the West Village reminds us of a tiny restaurant we stumbled across years ago in Venice. Superb Italian food and ambiance for over a decade yet still feels like a secret. Between West 10th & Charles Street on Seventh Avenue South. 212-727-8333.

Woodley and Bunny has successfully combined a hair salon and product emporium in a very large & attractive space. The whole block has recently sprung new shops and businesses worth a look. Go to #490 Driggs Avenue in N. Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 718-218-6588 or www.woodleyandbunny.com

Visiting Journey, located in dumbo, Brooklyn, is like a trip around the world. Skin products, furnishings, accessories, and more tucked into a large space under the bridges at #166 Water Street. 718-797-9277

• REINVENTIONS: Need a change? Don't know where to start or what to do? Clear the clutter first! Sort out your closets, drawers and other neglected areas then take stock. Not only a proven confidence booster, this simple chore can actually create more time and the peace of mind that purging can engender. It's also an excellent way to refocus on important issues and clean out the emotional clutter along with all that other 'stuff'. This simple and free exercise also enables you to re-evaluate your emotional attachments to objects and material needs. Forcing change is far better than procrastinating and lessens the fear factor. You may very well be amazed at what you find. Don't forget to donate items in good repair to a charity thrift shop or dress-for-success organization. A feel-good move that can help make a big difference in someone else's life.

Guides are $10. each payable by cash, cheque, or money order. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

E-mail jude@cloutetc.com with your contact info or go to the 'contact us' page for more options.

WHAT'S NEW AT CLOUT ET CETERA:

Along with being an active member of several organizations, Jude has had speaking engagements with many professional networking groups including the Greenwich Village / Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, NYU Torch Club, NYU Center for Career, Education, & Life Planning, YMCA, Independence Community Bank, Shiseido Studio, Biba 4 Network, the Career Change Network, Prime Strategies, the Annual Conference of the Wisconsin Association of Occupational Health Nurses, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and the NY City chapter of ABWA. She is also on the BOD of the 23rd Street Association in Manhattan and serves as the director of networking events among other activities.

In the past, she has developed unique trend & lifestyle seminars for Saks Fifth Avenue's executive trainee program, New York University's School of Continuing Education & Professional Studies, and the Fashion Institute of Technology's 'Hot Topics' Professional Studies Program. Her 'Re-Invention of Cool: New York City as the World's Style Lab & Trend Tours' was featured in an article for Fashion Mannuscript, a prominent trade publication, and elsewhere. Clout, along with Kerri Kimball from The Art of Finance debuted an empowering workshop for working women entitled Financial Finesse & The Fundamentals of Clout.

Clout was part of the esteemed community of coaches for Rodney Sapini Coaching  at www.sapinicoaching.com and a past member of Savvy Ladies coaching team, a not-for-profit financial organization aimed at empowering women with the clout they need to make the right choices for their money. Visit www.savvyladies.com for more information on membership, resources, and to sign up for the newsletter.

Clout had also launched it's own seasonal e-newsletter, The Clout Report, packed with tips, finds, and what's new now along with events and seminars. Now you can catch the same news online throughout the site.